[Opd-officemanagers] FW: Program Flyer – Pacific Disability Dialogue (October 20th–24th, 2025)

[Ross Tito]

Noted.

Cheers
Ross Tito
PNG ADP

On Wed, Aug 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM Roselyn Babanisi <babanisir at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Dear Shweta
>
> Thank you for the warm greetings and for sharing the exciting news about
> the upcoming *Pacific Disability Dialogue* in October 2025. We are
> thrilled to see such a significant event coming together, providing a
> platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration among Pacific disability
> partners.
>
> The structured program you've outlined looks promising, and we look
> forward to participating in discussions that will shape the future of
> disability inclusion in the Pacific. The focus on strategic planning, the
> Pacific Framework for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PFRPD), and
> both partner and donor dialogues promises to be invaluable in advancing our
> shared goals.
>
> Please let us know if there are any specific preparations or contributions
> needed from our side. We are eager to be part of this important initiative.
>
> Warm regards,
> Roselyn Babanisi
> Office manager BVIPSI
>
> On Wed, Aug 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM Joaozito dos Santos <
> joaozito.rhtodpo2006 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Bula Shweta Vandana,
>>
>> Greetings from Ra'es Hadomi Timor Oan (RHTO)-National Disabled People's
>> Organization (DPO/OPD) in Timor-Leste. I kindly appreciate receiving this
>> information about the Pacific Disability Dialogue that will be held on
>> October 20th-24th 2025 coming in Nadi, Fiji.
>>
>> RHTO as an associate member of PDF, as I know RHTO just paid the
>> membership fee a few months ago, in March 2025 when PDF staff visit Dili,
>> Timor-Leste, brother Kata and sister Tepola. May ask Vandana to ask PDF
>> finance for clarification on this matter. Please also let me know if RHTO
>> already pays its membership fee for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 or not? I will
>> also follow-up with my finance team here as well.
>>
>> My question is, for this dialogue to come, will RHTO be invited to
>> participate? If yes, who will cover the logistics?
>>
>> Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
>>
>> Vinaka vakalevo,
>>
>> *Joaozito dos Santos *| *Exec**utive Director *
>>
>> *(He/ His)*
>>
>> *Ra'es Hadomi Timor Oan (RHTO) *
>>
>> *National Organization of People with Disabilities (OPDs/ DPOs)*
>>
>> A: Rua Taibesi, Lahane Oriental, Liquintai, Dili,Timor-Leste|Op*:* + 670
>> 3310540 <+%20670%203310540>|M: +670 7732 9907|E*: *
>> JdosSantos at rhtodpotl.org or joaozitorhtodpo2006 at gmail.com
>>
>> W*:* www.rhtodpotl.org|OE: Ask at rhtodpotl.org|F: Ra’es Hadomi Timor Oan|
>> YouTube:
>>
>>
>> Vision of RHTO
>>
>> People with disabilities fully and equally, enjoy the rights,
>> participation at all level of Timor-Leste society
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 20 Aug 2025 at 11:47, Shweta Vandana <
>> shweta.vandana at pacificdisability.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear OPD Managers,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Warm greetings,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Further to my earlier email, please find attached the *program flyer*
>>> for the upcoming *Pacific Disability Dialogue*, scheduled for *October
>>> 20th–24th, 2025*.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The same program details are also provided below:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Pacific Disability Dialogue*
>>> *October 20th – 24th, 2025*
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Monday 20th*
>>> Focus on Strategy – purpose is to socialise and finalize.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Tuesday 21st*
>>> Pacific Framework for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PFRPD) –
>>> purpose is for framing and contribution.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Wednesday 22nd*
>>> General Forum (GF), focusing on PDF internal affairs.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Thursday 23rd*
>>> Partners Dialogue.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Friday 24th*
>>> Donors Dialogue.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Reminder:*
>>> We kindly remind all members who are yet to pay their membership fees
>>> for the financial years *2024–2025* and *2025–2026* to please do so at
>>> the earliest. Payment of membership fees will determine your eligibility to
>>> participate in the upcoming Pacific Disability Dialogue event.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> We look forward to your active participation in this important event.
>>> Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel
>>> free to reach out.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Kind regards.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* Shweta Vandana
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, 12 August 2025 2:30 PM
>>> *To:* pdf-fullmembers at lists.pacificdisability.org
>>> *Subject:* Pacific Disability Dialogue Program Outline
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dear Members,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Warm greetings,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> We are pleased to announce the upcoming *Pacific Disability Dialogue*,
>>> previously known as the General Forum Week, which will be held in October
>>> 2025. This event will serve as a key platform for dialogue, collaboration,
>>> and strategic planning among Pacific disability partners.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *The program for the week is organized as follows: October 20th – 24th *
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>    - *Monday* will focus on *Strategy*; purpose is to socialise and
>>>    finalize.
>>>    - *Tuesday*, we will have the *Pacific Framework for the Rights of
>>>    Persons with Disabilities (PFRPD)*, purpose is for Framing and to
>>>    contribute.
>>>    - *Wednesday* is dedicated to the *General Forum (GF)*, focusing on
>>>    PDF Internal affairs.
>>>    - *Thursday* scheduled for partners dialogue.
>>>    - *Friday* is reserved donors dialogue.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> This structured program is designed to encourage inclusive discussions
>>> and collaborative efforts to advance disability inclusion throughout the
>>> Pacific region.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> We look forward to your active participation. For any questions or
>>> further information, please feel free to contact us.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Shweta Vandana | Public Relations and Communications Officer
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Pacific Disability Forum
>>>
>>> Ground Floor, Kadavu House, Victoria Parade | GPO Box 18458, Suva, Fiji
>>> |
>>>
>>> Tel: +679 331 2008 | Mob: +679 899 0134 |
>>>
>>> Email: shweta.vandana at pacificdisability.org | Website:
>>> www.pacificdisability.org
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>>
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